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  1. 94: Martin Luther, “God Preached, God Hidden; God’s Will Revealed, God’s Will Secret” from “The Bondage of The Will”

    book
    12/02/19
    2 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    Worshipping the hidden God is basically a funeral with cake! Gillespie and Riley discuss the distinction between God hidden and revealed, and the consequences for how we read the Bible, preach, teach, and care for each other.
    94: Martin Luther, “God Preached, God Hidden; God’s Will Revealed, God’s Will Secret” from “The Bondage of The Will”

  2. 93: Martin Luther, “Erasmus’s way of reasoning does not let God be God” from “The Bondage of The Will”

    book
    11/27/19
    2 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    Break the cycle. Rise above. Focus on letting God be God. Gillespie and Riley read and discuss Martin Luther’s treatise on the Bondage of The Will. This episode, why Erasmus, deep down, doesn’t want to let God be God for him. Also, why we let God’s Word stand unless we need it to take a knee.
    93: Martin Luther, “Erasmus’s way of reasoning does not let God be God” from “The Bondage of The Will”

  3. 92: Martin Luther, “Free Choice is Nothing” from “The Bondage of The Will”

    book
    11/23/19
    2 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    C’mon. Free choice? It’s a thought we’ve all had. Gillespie and Riley discuss why free choice is nothing in relation to God and Satan. Why do we insist on participating in our salvation? What’s our end game in arguments for choice? How do we play fast and loose with the Bible to get us there?
    92: Martin Luther, “Free Choice is Nothing” from “The Bondage of The Will”

  4. 91: Martin Luther, “Universal Sinfulness ifies Free Choice” from “The Bondage of The Will”

    book
    11/20/19
    2 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    But,  what about the reality we left behind? Gillespie and Riley discuss original sin and free choice as they continue to read Martin Luther's treatise on "The Bondage of The Will." In this episode, free choice, grace, and Paul paint old Adam into a corner.
    91: Martin Luther, “Universal Sinfulness ifies Free Choice” from “The Bondage of The Will”

  5. 90: Martin Luther, “The Righteousness of Works and of Faith” from “The Bondage of The Will”

    book
    11/16/19
    1 min
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    Oh, wow... that's an intense line of questioning. Gillespie and Riley discuss the vital distinction between the righteousness of works and faith in Martin Luther's "The Bondage of The Will." In this episode, it's Abraham, Paul, and the destruction of all our good and virtuous works.
    90: Martin Luther, “The Righteousness of Works and of Faith” from “The Bondage of The Will”

  6. 89: Martin Luther, "Free Choice is of the World" from “The Bondage of The Will”

    book
    11/11/19
    2 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    Gotta rip the bandaid off now. You’ll thank us later. Gillespie and Riley continue to read and discuss Martin Luther’s work on The Bondage of The Will. This week, reading the Bible categorically, doing theology categorically, and why rejecting election is rejecting Christ and his gifts.
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  7. 88: Martin Luther, The Two Kingdoms from "The Bondage of the Will"

    book
    11/08/19
    1 min
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    Look: You’ve Got Two Choices, Well, Maybe One... Or None. Gillespie and Riley read and discuss Martin Luther’s work on The Bondage of The Will. This week, the discussion focuses on where there’s room for choice [as regards to our salvation] when right and left-hand kingdoms are already ruled by Christ and Satan.
    88: Martin Luther, The Two Kingdoms from

  8. 87: Martin Luther, The Bondage of The Will, Conclusion pt. 2

    book
    11/02/19
    1 min
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    What I Choose Is My Choice! Gillespie and Riley continue their reading and discussion of Luther’s treatise on the bound will. This episode, what happens when God’s election of sinners in Christ Jesus is de-emphasized?
    87: Martin Luther, The Bondage of The Will, Conclusion pt. 2

  9. #25 "Cross or Glory: Life under the Cross" With Dr. Steve Hein

    book
    11/01/19
    1 min
    By Troy Neujahr | Craig Donofrio
    The Christian life is not all glory, power, and happiness, we will share in the cross of Christ. What does that mean? You can listen to today's program and find out. Guest: Dr. Steve Hein recorded at 1517.org Here We Still Stand Conference in San Diego, CA. Get Dr. Hein's book and be sure to look for his other books! https://shop.1517.org/products/the-christian-life-cross-or-glory?variant=12227844833365
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  10. 86: Martin Luther, The Bondage of The Will, Conclusion pt. 1

    book
    10/31/19
    1 min
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    You Want The Truth? You Can’t Handle The Truth! Gillespie and Riley begin their series on "The Bondage of The Will," one of only two books Martin Luther wrote that he claimed were worth preserving. In this episode, we begin at the end.
    86: Martin Luther, The Bondage of The Will, Conclusion pt. 1

  11. #23 Orgies and drunkenness and licentiousness, oh my!

    book
    10/18/19
    1 min
    By Troy Neujahr | Craig Donofrio
    Orgies and drunkenness and licentiousness, oh my! Sometimes Christians get hung up on the really “big” sins, but Paul lists quarreling and jealousy right there with them. What’s the connection? Craig and Troy discuss how love does no wrong to a neighbor, for love is the fulfillment of the law.
    #23 Orgies and drunkenness and licentiousness, oh my!

  12. #22 “Vengeance is mine!”

    book
    10/11/19
    1 min
    By Troy Neujahr | Craig Donofrio
    “Vengeance is mine!” says the Lord. God has established governing authorities to punish the wrongdoer. How do we understand our role as Christians and our role as citizens? Craig and Troy wade into this topic and wrestle with God’s Word and difficult realities.
    #22 “Vengeance is mine!”